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The court heard she suffered an acquired brain injury in 2002 and VicRoads suspended her licence, but after a medical report it was restored in 2014.

However, at the time of the crash Campbell was not allowed to drive as part of her bail conditions for other matters.

The judge noted this was an aggravating feature of her crime.

She also noted her younger years were marred by irresponsible behaviour including heroin use, and her criminal history including theft, burglary, obtaining property by deception, drug offences and recklessly endangering serious injury when her and her then-boyfriend stole items, then drove away.

Judge Douglas took into account Campbell's guilty plea and the grief of losing her partner.

She will serve a minimum two-and-a-half years, which takes into account 262 days already served in pre-sentence custody.